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What to pack for Guatemala in May
Typical May, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 79°F, lows 61°F, rain 20 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 6:20pm. Wind averages 10 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Rain shell (hardshell jacket)
20 rain days a month finds every seam. A real shell, not a windbreaker.
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Sunscreen SPF 50
UV hits 9.7, which burns skin in under fifteen minutes at this altitude.
Polarized sunglasses
Glare off wet surfaces during the rainy season strains unprotected eyes.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Jungle insects breed in standing water left by 20 rain days.
Travel first aid kit
Altitude, unfamiliar water, and insect exposure create small injuries that worsen fast.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Jungle canopy blocks sun, so a power bank stretches battery life between villages.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Before you go
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Recommended
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Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Sandals (sport)
Wide-brim sun hat
Permethrin-treated clothing spray
Oral rehydration salts